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Interior Painting Techinques- Drawing Circles

pmx — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:55:31 +0000

Have you ever wanted to draw perfect circles? Who else should help you out with this, but Sponge Bob and his friends! Look at the image below for more details.

Find me a Painting Contractor

pmx — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:12:38 +0000

When looking for a painting contractor make sure you get a professional like the guy below. Don’t try what he’s doing at home because you know you’ll hurt yourself.

How Painting Makes the World a Better Place

pmx — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:09:38 +0000

Painting for commercial and residential is art. We make the world brighter, fresher, and more appealing to the eye.

A Real Paintbrush

pmx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:07:43 +0000

Only in Japan can you be a real paintbrush.

God is everywhere

pmx — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:16:41 +0000

God is everywhere. This is a humorous post and should give you a break from your busy day at work. What do you think?

Painting and Drugs

pmx — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:12:33 +0000

Dali.. What else do you expect from him? Love or hate it? Let us know in the comments.

Hipster Painting Tattoos

pmx — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:23:45 +0000

Check out these hipster painting tattoos. They’re one of a kind and look as if they shouldn’t be something one should be proud of. If you need tattoos go somewhere else, but if you need commercial or resident painting leave it us.

Just a little paint…Panda

pmx — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:41:15 +0000

Exterior Paint

epaintingcontractor — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:44:10 +0000

Listed below is a quick explanation for when to use a specific paint finish on the exterior of your home or business. When choosing an exterior paint finish, always keep in mind that a specific finish has a designed use on specific substrates. Always read the supplier vendor product data sheet prior to working with a product. The exterior paint finishes are as follows:

Flat Exterior Paint Finish - This finish simplifies the look of an exterior. It works great for painting older houses and can help hide flaws and imperfections on the walls, but is not suitable for painting high traffic surfaces like doors or windows.

Siding

Satin Exterior Paint Finish – With its slight gloss, this finish offers the benefits of a flat finish. This is considered the most popular finish among homeowners. It has a slight sheen that is ideal for painting walls. It really improves the look of the house and is easy to maintain by pressure washing. It works best for:

House Trim
Window and Window Frames
Shutters

Gloss Exterior Paint Finish – This shiny yet durable finish is perfect for areas that require common cleaning. A Glossy finish is the toughest and the easiest to clean, but must be used sparingly. Gloss finishes, however, may highlight surface flaws. This finish is perfect for:

Doors
Garage doors
Metal Substrates

High Gloss Exterior Paint Finish – This extremely hard and shiny finish provides a very smooth look, is prepared properly. Gloss finishes, however, may accentuate surface imperfections so preparation must be very thorough! This finish is excellent for:

Front doors
Decorative fixtures
Accent trim

Interior and exterior paints are formulated for different functions. Interior paint dries and is much harder, less flexible and more washable than exterior paint. Paint formulated for outside use withstands sunlight and weather extremes to a much greater degree and is generally more mildew resistant. That is just one of several reasons that you must use the specific type of paint for what it is designed for. Make sure you understand this prior to starting an exterior painting project.

Interior Paint

epaintingcontractor — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:47:11 +0000

When working on the interior of your home, office, school, etc… You must consider multiple factors when choosing which interior paint product to use. Within the past few years, it was common for fumes to drive people from their homes, schools or businesses during repainting. Most conventional paints contained high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that produced a gas when applied. The VOCs reduce air quality, and may be harmful to your health. Today, substitute techniques have allowed the development of low- and no-VOC paints that release no, or minimal VOC pollutants, and are nearly odor free.

Interior paint is a broad term and can be broken down even further. There are many different kinds of interior paints, they range from: Satin, Eggshell, Flat, Semi-gloss and Gloss. All of these different finishes give a different look and are ideal for different situations.

Satin Interior Paint:

A Satin finish is often used in rooms and exterior areas where some durability is needed, but high-gloss paint is not desired. It can also be used for walls and particularly ideal for areas receiving lots of traffic. As it holds up to light scrubbing and washing, it can be used for baths, kitchens and kid’s rooms. Satin paint is considered to be a medium-gloss and comes in either latex or oil based paint. Remember that oil based paint is no longer made and also illegal to use in the interior of a home or business.

Eggshell Interior Paint:

As the name indicates, the paint finish will give an appearance like that of an eggshell. With only a slight hint of shine or gloss, it’s good for walls and holds up better with cleaning than flat finish paints. It is among the top choices of contractors and designers, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. Even with repeated washings, an eggshell interior paint finish is able to uphold its look making it ideal for use in rooms where the need for attractiveness and durability.

Flat Interior Paint:

The attractiveness of a flat finish lies in its simplicity. Because a flat finish absorbs light, it is perfect in hiding wall imperfections such as cracks and small bumps. It serves as a great choice for painting ceilings as well as for use in low-traffic areas. As they do not wash well, it is not ideal for high traffic areas such as kitchens, bedrooms, etc… The paint is washable but more than likely will require some kind of “touch-up” painting.

Semi Gloss Interior Paint:

Semi-gloss paint is most often used on doors, trim, kitchens and bathrooms. It is easily cleaned and lays down a nice shine without being too swanky. When using a semi gloss finish, you must ensure to do a thorough preparation process because it imperfections can be highlighted by a semi-gloss surface. Semi gloss paint surfaces are durable and also easy to wash. In a commercial or institutional setting, semi gloss finishes are often used in high traffic hallways, washrooms, etc… to help withstand constant contact.

Gloss Interior Paint:

High gloss paints have an almost reflective characteristic. Gloss finished are not widely used in homes but they becoming more popular for a dramatic look on cabinets, trim, and furniture in very formal and very contemporary settings. Careful surface preparation is crucial when using glossy paint finishes as its very high reflectivity makes just the slightest imperfections come through.